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Some Hair Thinning Can Be Self-Inflicted

Easy Does It - hairstyles like cornrows or too-tight braids can cause hair loss called traction alopecia.

All of the things women do to manipulate their hair -- dyes, chemical treatments, bad brushes, blow dryers, and flat irons -- can result in damage and breakage, Roberts says. This includes brushing too much and towel drying aggressively when the hair is wet.

Luckily, for most of these issues, the hair grows back or the loss can be reversed with medical treatments. But it is important to see a professional if there seems to be something wrong, because the sooner treatment is started, the better the chances are for improving your growing season.

Here at Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Ft. Worth, our hair restoration specialists offer a number of treatment options to fit your specific needs. From hair regrowth for women, hair transplants, chemotherapy wigs, and laser hair therapy—we are your number-one resource for hair replacement services in the Dallas and Ft. Worth areas. 

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Minoxidil (2% or 5% solution) is a spray or lotion that you put directly on your scalp twice a day. It is available without a prescription.

Minoxidil is a spray or lotion that you put directly on your scalp twice a day. It is available without a prescription.Applied topically, minoxidil prolongs the hair's growth phase. It's available over-the-counter in 2 and 5 percent formulas. Only the lower dose is approved for women, but many doctors recommend using the higher dose (though it carries a risk of increased facial hair growth). Massage minoxidil into the scalp twice daily; regrowth should appear in about six months (a three-month supply costs around $50). Minoxidil must be used daily. If you stop using minoxidil, any regrown hair will gradually be lost, and within 6 to 12 months the scalp will most likely appear the same as before treatment. Women may have more hair growth if they take minoxidil with estrogen (such as hormone replacement or birth control pills). If you stop treatment, hair density returns to what it would be if you had never used the medicine.

It is unclear how minoxidil affects hair growth. Minoxidil appears to increase hair follicles camera and also thickens the shafts of existing hair so that it grows in thicker. Some people who take minoxidil only grow hair that is thin and wispy or similar to peach fuzz. Minoxidil seems to work best on people younger than 30 years of age who have been losing hair for fewer than 5 years.1. The most common side effects include skin irritation, dandruff, and an itchy scalp. In women, minoxidil may promote facial hair growth, especially on the forehead and cheeks. If you have heart problems, ask your doctor about using this medicine.

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